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SUMMARY:Bay Area Dental Insurance Reform Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Part 1 – Tuesday\, November 17th \nPart 2 – Tuesday\, December 8th \n6:30pm – 7:30pm \nOnline via Zoom \nFREE for SCCDS Members \nTuesday\, November 17th – Dental Insurance at a Crossroads: Understanding the Past\, Confronting the Present\, and Shaping the Future \nPresented By: Robert Shorey\, DDS \nDental insurance is top of mind for dentists in our communities; for good reasons. A system originally designed to help patients access dental care has struggled to keep pace with the realities of modern dentistry\, overhead costs and the oral health needs of today’s adult patients. Stagnant benefit levels and limitations in coverage have left dentists questioning whether the current model still serves patients\, practices\, or the profession effectively — spoiler alert “They’re NOT!”. \nIn this thought-provoking seminar\, Dr. Shorey will trace the history and evolution of dental insurance in California and the United States\, examine the forces that have shaped today’s system\, and explore why it falls short of meeting the needs of our patients. \nMore importantly\, this seminar will look beyond the problems to explore potential solutions. We will discuss practical\, short-term strategies dentists can consider today\, as well as longer-term approaches to rethinking dental benefits and developing sustainable alternatives for the future. \nUnderstanding how we got here is the first step toward changing where we go next. Join us for an engaging discussion that challenges conventional thinking\, encourages fresh perspectives\, and empowers dentists to become part of the solution — come learn and participate in the discussion. \nTuesday\, December 8th – The Future of Dental Insurance: Where Might We Go from Here? \nPresented By: Marko Vujicic\, Ph.D. \nDental insurance helps brings millions of Americans to the dentist. It also ranks as one of the biggest pain points for dental practices both in terms of reimbursement rates and administrative headaches. Why? How effective is the dental insurance model at financing necessary dental care? Discretionary dental care? How does this differ for children\, adults\, Medicaid\, Medicare\, and privately insured beneficiaries? Most importantly\, what does the future hold in terms of possibilities for major dental insurance reform? Get ready for a data-driven\, interactive\, and at times uncomfortable conversation! \nFeatured Speakers\n \nPART 1 – Robert Shorey\, DDS is an experienced dentist and owner of Shorey Dentistry in Morgan Hill\, California. A graduate of the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at USC\, Dr. Shorey is passionate about lifelong learning and advancing dental care through technology\, with particular expertise in digital clinical photography. He has lectured at local and state dental association meetings\, and has published articles in the Journal of the California Dental Association. Dr. Shorey also previously served as Editor of the Santa Clara County Dental Society’s award-winning magazine\, The Cutting Edge and currently serves on the Board of Component Representatives on behalf of SCCDS. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n PART 2 – Marko Vujicic\, Ph.D. currently serves as Chief Economist and Vice President of the Health Policy Institute as well as Chief of International Relations at the American Dental Association. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals such as Health Affairs\, The New England Journal of Medicine\, and JAMA his team’s work has been cited by CNN\, The New York Times\, Fox News\, and The Washington Post. Dr. Vujicic holds academic appointments at the University of Pennsylvania\, University of Chicago\, University of British Columbia\, University of Toronto and Tufts University. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://sccds.org/events/bay-area-dental-insurance-reform-webinar-series/2026-11-17/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:December,November,Special Events,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T190000
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SUMMARY:7 Ways to Modernize Your Front Desk: How to get 5-star rating on Yelp - Presented by NOHOLD
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18th \n6:30pm – 7:00pm \nOnline via Zoom \nFREE for SCCDS Members \nSpecial Bonus for First 20 Registrants! \n\n\n\n\nEvery unanswered patient inquiry could mean a missed appointment—and added pressure on your front desk. Join us to explore what our research revealed about dental practices’ email responses and after-hours calls\, plus seven practical ways to improve patient communication\, support your team\, and protect revenue. Hear expert perspectives on automation’s future in dentistry and see Front Desk AMI™ demonstrate how automation can support a more responsive\, five-star patient experience. Bring your questions and leave with a simple plan for testing AI in your practice. \nExclusive Bonus! The first 20 registrants will receive: \n\n30-day free trial of Front Desk AMI™\nComplimentary setup assist by NOHOLD\, including AMI training and design\, call forwarding\, and website setup.\nA coffee on us: a digital Starbucks gift card\n\nAll webinar attendees will receive: \n\nEnjoy a 30-day free trial of Front Desk AMI™ to explore how it can support your team and improve patient communication.\n\n  \nPresented by: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\n\n\n\n \nDiego Ventura\, CEO \nDiego Ventura is the founder and CEO of NOHOLD Inc.\, driven by a passion for solving business challenges through technology. He founded NOHOLD in 1999\, raised $15 million in venture capital\, and developed an award-winning AI Assistant Platform that serves millions of users daily. Diego holds four patents covering natural language processing (NLP)\, inference engines\, and the combination of these technologies. \nBefore NOHOLD\, Diego founded and served as CEO of STEFRA Corp.\, a company that developed video conferencing products. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Maryland and continues to guide the evolution of NOHOLD’s AI Assistant Platform.
URL:https://sccds.org/events/7-ways-to-modernize-your-front-desk-how-to-get-5-star-rating-on-yelp-presented-by-nohold/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:November,Special Events,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T183000
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SUMMARY:Chairside 3D-Printed Appliances: From Scan to Delivery - Presented by Zylo 3D
DESCRIPTION:Chairside 3D-Printed Appliances: From Scan to Delivery\nA Two-Part Lecture and Hands-On Course \nThursday\, November 19 and Thursday\, December 10 \n6:30pm – 8:30pm \nIn Person at SCCDS \nFREE for SCCDS Members and Guests \n2 CE Units per Session \n  \nPart 1: Lecture \nThursday\, November 19\, 2026 | 6:30–8:30 PM \nPresented by Dr. Mina Levi \n  \nPart 2: Hands-On Workshop \nThursday\, December 10\, 2026 | 6:30–8:30 PM \nPresented by Dr. Andrew Dela Rama \n  \nCourse Description \nThis two-part course teaches a practical chairside workflow for producing retainers\, splints\, sports guards\, and bleaching trays—from intraoral scanning and digital design to printing\, finishing\, and delivery. \nParticipants will learn how Zylo3D’s compact\, all-in-one system automates printing\, washing\, and curing to reduce manual work\, staff time\, and equipment footprint. \nBringing these appliances in-house can enable same-day delivery\, improve control over quality and fit\, and potentially save practices $30\,000 or more annually\, depending on case volume. \n  \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this course\, participants should be able to:\nIdentify appropriate clinical applications for 3D-printed retainers\, splints\, sports guards\, and bleaching trays.\nCapture accurate intraoral scans and bite records for each appliance.\nExplain key CAD design considerations\, including fit\, retention\, thickness\, relief\, and occlusion.\nPrepare digital files for printing\, including resin selection\, orientation\, and support generation.\nDescribe the complete printing\, washing\, curing\, support-removal\, and finishing process.\nExplain how an automated\, all-in-one workflow can reduce manual handling\, staff time\, equipment requirements\, and the learning curve.\nEvaluate appliance fit\, comfort\, retention\, and occlusion before delivery.\nCompare in-house production with traditional laboratory workflows based on cost\, turnaround time\, and quality control.\nDevelop a practical plan for introducing chairside 3D printing and expanding into additional clinical applications. \nPresented by: \n \nFeatured Speakers: \nDr. Mina Levi\, DDS\, MAGD\, MAACA \nDr. Mina Levi is the founder\, CEO\, and clinical director of California Dental Innovations in San Francisco. She completed her dental education at Sofia Medical University\, postgraduate orthodontic studies at Plovdiv Medical University\, and additional dental studies at UCLA. She is a past president of the Northern California Academy of General Dentistry and holds advanced credentials in general dentistry\, clear aligners\, implantology\, and digital dentistry. Her technology-driven practice emphasizes minimally invasive\, biomimetic\, and digitally integrated patient care. \nDr. Andrew A. Dela Rama\, DDS \nDr. Andrew Dela Rama is a general dentist and owner of Dela Rama Dental Care in the Bay Area. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of San Francisco\, completed postgraduate studies at UCSF\, and received his DDS from Creighton University. His advanced training includes TMD/TMJ treatment\, neuromuscular dentistry\, orthodontics\, clear-aligner therapy\, and minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry using the Bioclear Method. His clinical approach integrates dental function\, joint position\, muscle biomechanics\, and modern digital workflows.
URL:https://sccds.org/events/chairside-3d-printed-appliances-from-scan-to-delivery-presented-by-zylo-3d/2026-11-19/
LOCATION:SCCDS Office
CATEGORIES:2 CE Units (Cat 1),December,November,Special Events,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261123T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261123T193000
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SUMMARY:Your Patients Are Asking AI Who to See: Here's What It Tells Them - 11/23/26
DESCRIPTION:Online via Zoom \nFREE for SCCDS Members \nNearly half of U.S. patients have now used an AI tool like ChatGPT to research or find a healthcare provider\, up from under a third just nine months earlier (rater8\, April 2026). The heaviest users are 45 to 60 — the patients asking about implants\, crowns and their kids’ braces. Most practices don’t check what the AI tells them. \nIn October\, the San Jose Dental AI Visibility Study asked five of those AI tools the questions Santa Clara County patients actually ask\, then fact-checked every answer about the practices they recommend most. This session covers how patients now find a dentist\, what AI is telling them about practices in this county\, and what to fix first. \nParticipants will: \nSee how patients use AI to find and vet a provider\, and where it now sits next to Google\, reviews and referrals. \nRun a name check on their own practice across ChatGPT and Google\, and read the answer the way a patient does. \nSee where AI’s facts usually come from when they don’t come from your website — health directories\, insurer lists\, provider registrations and review aggregators — and how to spot a conflicting record worth correcting. \nSort the fixes into what protects patients this week and what earns AI recommendations over time\, and leave with a one-page checklist for the front desk. \nBring your office manager. \nPresented by: \n \nHani Durzy is President/Founder of Red Dog Strategies and author of The San Jose Dental Index\, a study of what five AI tools tell patients about Santa Clara County dental practices. He spent 25 years in corporate communications: leading media relations at eBay; at HP through the Mark Hurd resignation; and as LinkedIn’s first corporate communications lead\, through its IPO and $26 billion acquisition by Microsoft. Red Dog takes no commissions from any tool\, directory or vendor it recommends. \n  \n  \nAny contact information provided may be shared with event sponsor(s) to facilitate events related communications. \n 
URL:https://sccds.org/events/your-patients-are-asking-ai-who-to-see-heres-what-it-tells-them-11-23-26/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Auxiliary Classes,November,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T193000
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SUMMARY:Bay Area Dental Insurance Reform Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Part 1 – Tuesday\, November 17th \nPart 2 – Tuesday\, December 8th \n6:30pm – 7:30pm \nOnline via Zoom \nFREE for SCCDS Members \nTuesday\, November 17th – Dental Insurance at a Crossroads: Understanding the Past\, Confronting the Present\, and Shaping the Future \nPresented By: Robert Shorey\, DDS \nDental insurance is top of mind for dentists in our communities; for good reasons. A system originally designed to help patients access dental care has struggled to keep pace with the realities of modern dentistry\, overhead costs and the oral health needs of today’s adult patients. Stagnant benefit levels and limitations in coverage have left dentists questioning whether the current model still serves patients\, practices\, or the profession effectively — spoiler alert “They’re NOT!”. \nIn this thought-provoking seminar\, Dr. Shorey will trace the history and evolution of dental insurance in California and the United States\, examine the forces that have shaped today’s system\, and explore why it falls short of meeting the needs of our patients. \nMore importantly\, this seminar will look beyond the problems to explore potential solutions. We will discuss practical\, short-term strategies dentists can consider today\, as well as longer-term approaches to rethinking dental benefits and developing sustainable alternatives for the future. \nUnderstanding how we got here is the first step toward changing where we go next. Join us for an engaging discussion that challenges conventional thinking\, encourages fresh perspectives\, and empowers dentists to become part of the solution — come learn and participate in the discussion. \nTuesday\, December 8th – The Future of Dental Insurance: Where Might We Go from Here? \nPresented By: Marko Vujicic\, Ph.D. \nDental insurance helps brings millions of Americans to the dentist. It also ranks as one of the biggest pain points for dental practices both in terms of reimbursement rates and administrative headaches. Why? How effective is the dental insurance model at financing necessary dental care? Discretionary dental care? How does this differ for children\, adults\, Medicaid\, Medicare\, and privately insured beneficiaries? Most importantly\, what does the future hold in terms of possibilities for major dental insurance reform? Get ready for a data-driven\, interactive\, and at times uncomfortable conversation! \nFeatured Speakers\n \nPART 1 – Robert Shorey\, DDS is an experienced dentist and owner of Shorey Dentistry in Morgan Hill\, California. A graduate of the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at USC\, Dr. Shorey is passionate about lifelong learning and advancing dental care through technology\, with particular expertise in digital clinical photography. He has lectured at local and state dental association meetings\, and has published articles in the Journal of the California Dental Association. Dr. Shorey also previously served as Editor of the Santa Clara County Dental Society’s award-winning magazine\, The Cutting Edge and currently serves on the Board of Component Representatives on behalf of SCCDS. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n PART 2 – Marko Vujicic\, Ph.D. currently serves as Chief Economist and Vice President of the Health Policy Institute as well as Chief of International Relations at the American Dental Association. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals such as Health Affairs\, The New England Journal of Medicine\, and JAMA his team’s work has been cited by CNN\, The New York Times\, Fox News\, and The Washington Post. Dr. Vujicic holds academic appointments at the University of Pennsylvania\, University of Chicago\, University of British Columbia\, University of Toronto and Tufts University. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://sccds.org/events/bay-area-dental-insurance-reform-webinar-series/2026-12-08/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:December,November,Special Events,Upcoming Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T203000
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SUMMARY:Chairside 3D-Printed Appliances: From Scan to Delivery - Presented by Zylo 3D
DESCRIPTION:Chairside 3D-Printed Appliances: From Scan to Delivery\nA Two-Part Lecture and Hands-On Course \nThursday\, November 19 and Thursday\, December 10 \n6:30pm – 8:30pm \nIn Person at SCCDS \nFREE for SCCDS Members and Guests \n2 CE Units per Session \n  \nPart 1: Lecture \nThursday\, November 19\, 2026 | 6:30–8:30 PM \nPresented by Dr. Mina Levi \n  \nPart 2: Hands-On Workshop \nThursday\, December 10\, 2026 | 6:30–8:30 PM \nPresented by Dr. Andrew Dela Rama \n  \nCourse Description \nThis two-part course teaches a practical chairside workflow for producing retainers\, splints\, sports guards\, and bleaching trays—from intraoral scanning and digital design to printing\, finishing\, and delivery. \nParticipants will learn how Zylo3D’s compact\, all-in-one system automates printing\, washing\, and curing to reduce manual work\, staff time\, and equipment footprint. \nBringing these appliances in-house can enable same-day delivery\, improve control over quality and fit\, and potentially save practices $30\,000 or more annually\, depending on case volume. \n  \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this course\, participants should be able to:\nIdentify appropriate clinical applications for 3D-printed retainers\, splints\, sports guards\, and bleaching trays.\nCapture accurate intraoral scans and bite records for each appliance.\nExplain key CAD design considerations\, including fit\, retention\, thickness\, relief\, and occlusion.\nPrepare digital files for printing\, including resin selection\, orientation\, and support generation.\nDescribe the complete printing\, washing\, curing\, support-removal\, and finishing process.\nExplain how an automated\, all-in-one workflow can reduce manual handling\, staff time\, equipment requirements\, and the learning curve.\nEvaluate appliance fit\, comfort\, retention\, and occlusion before delivery.\nCompare in-house production with traditional laboratory workflows based on cost\, turnaround time\, and quality control.\nDevelop a practical plan for introducing chairside 3D printing and expanding into additional clinical applications. \nPresented by: \n \nFeatured Speakers: \nDr. Mina Levi\, DDS\, MAGD\, MAACA \nDr. Mina Levi is the founder\, CEO\, and clinical director of California Dental Innovations in San Francisco. She completed her dental education at Sofia Medical University\, postgraduate orthodontic studies at Plovdiv Medical University\, and additional dental studies at UCLA. She is a past president of the Northern California Academy of General Dentistry and holds advanced credentials in general dentistry\, clear aligners\, implantology\, and digital dentistry. Her technology-driven practice emphasizes minimally invasive\, biomimetic\, and digitally integrated patient care. \nDr. Andrew A. Dela Rama\, DDS \nDr. Andrew Dela Rama is a general dentist and owner of Dela Rama Dental Care in the Bay Area. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of San Francisco\, completed postgraduate studies at UCSF\, and received his DDS from Creighton University. His advanced training includes TMD/TMJ treatment\, neuromuscular dentistry\, orthodontics\, clear-aligner therapy\, and minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry using the Bioclear Method. His clinical approach integrates dental function\, joint position\, muscle biomechanics\, and modern digital workflows.
URL:https://sccds.org/events/chairside-3d-printed-appliances-from-scan-to-delivery-presented-by-zylo-3d/2026-12-10/
LOCATION:SCCDS Office
CATEGORIES:2 CE Units (Cat 1),December,November,Special Events,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270506T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270506T140000
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SUMMARY:Mandatory Harassment Prevention Training for EMPLOYEES ONLY
DESCRIPTION:Since January 1\, 2021\, California businesses with five (5) or more employees MUST provide harassment prevention training every two (2) years. Employees are required to have 1 hour of training within six (6) months of hire. In this instructor-led session\, attendees will engage in discussions on all forms of sexual harassment (verbal\, visual\, and physical). Other types of prohibited harassment\, discrimination\, retaliation\, and abusive conduct will also be covered in an interactive format. \nAttendees will learn how to recognize problems and their responsibility in the prevention of harassment\, discrimination\, retaliation\, and abusive conduct. Topics include reporting\, bystander intervention as well as practical tips on how to stay out of trouble and keep the workplace harassment-free. \nThis course will be held online via Zoom. The link will be sent out 24 hours before the event.
URL:https://sccds.org/events/mandatory-harassment-prevention-training-for-employees-only/2027-05-06/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 CE Unit (Cat 1),Continuing Education,November,Online CE Course,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271111T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260925T183748Z
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SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: Endodontic Complications: Prevention\, Recognition\, and Management for the General Dentist - 11/11/27
DESCRIPTION:Description \nThis case-based course provides general dentists with practical strategies to prevent\, recognize\, and manage complications during pulpectomy\, nonsurgical root canal treatment\, and retreatment. It covers six major categories: perforations\, instrument separation\, sodium hypochlorite accidents\, subcutaneous emphysema\, intracanal material extrusion\, and thermal injuries. Clinical cases highlight anatomical and procedural risks\, prognostic factors\, and potential harm to adjacent tissues and structures. This course emphasizes patient safety\, early recognition and initial management\, clear disclosure\, documentation\, follow-up\, and timely specialist consultation or urgent medical evaluation. \nEducational Objectives \nBy the completion of this course\, each participant should be able to: \n\nIdentify anatomical and procedural risks and select appropriate preventive measures.\nRecognize major endodontic complications and assess their potential consequences.\nFormulate a response that includes initial management\, disclosure\, documentation\, follow-up\, and timely referral.\n\nBiography: \nTakashi Komabayashi\, DDS\, MDS\, PhD\, is an active-duty U.S. Army officer\, board-certified endodontist\, professor at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Postgraduate Dental College\, and consultant to the Postgraduate Endodontic Program at Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare Systems. He has nearly 30 years of clinical and research experience\, nearly 20 years in endodontic education\, and 75 peer-reviewed publications. He earned dental degrees from Hiroshima University (1998) and UCSF (2005)\, a PhD in dental biomaterials from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (2002)\, an endodontic certificate and master’s degree from the University of Connecticut (2008)\, and an MS in Clinical Science from UT Southwestern (2011). His previous faculty appointments include Texas A&M University (2008–2012)\, West Virginia University (2012–2015)\, the University of New England (2015–2022)\, and UNC–Chapel Hill (2022–2025). He is a Fellow of both the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists. \n  \n 
URL:https://sccds.org/events/general-membership-meeting-endodontic-complications-prevention-recognition-and-management-for-the-general-dentist-11-11-27/
LOCATION:Hybrid\, 1485 Park Ave.\, San Jose\, CA\, 95126\, United States
CATEGORIES:2 CE Units (Cat 1),Continuing Education,General Membership Meeting,November,Upcoming Events
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